you're way off. roach's condition is so advanced even a ten year old could tell from far away.

an observation by a dotor of a ten year advanced condition or the observation of a doctor of early parkinsons in a fighter is just that, an observation by a doctor who knows a hell of alot more about it than you do. Thanks for your opinion.........Rockin'

an observation by a dotor of a ten year advanced condition or the observation of a doctor of early parkinsons in a fighter is just that, an observation by a doctor who knows a hell of alot more about it than you do. Thanks for your opinion.........Rockin'

I personally think its just a trend in the Philipenes that everybody feels that Pacquiao is partly "theirs", that their like his family.. I think they just don't want to see him hurt again. Once he fights and beats some guy this whole Pacquiao's got Parkinson's think is gonna fade... At least outside of the forums

The possibility of retirement for Manny Pacquiao was raised on Thursday after neurologist Dr Rustico Jimenez speculated as to whether the Filipino was showing the first signs of Parkinson's.

According to reports Jimenez, president of the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, said he was concerned about the health of the fighter, who suffered a brutal knockout at the hands of Juan Manuel Marquez at the end of 2012.

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, which affects Pacquiao's world renowned coach Freddie Roach. Dr Jimenez is concerned he can see the first signs now creeping into the physiology of the 34-year-old welterweight.

"Even though his reflexes are quick, I noticed the movement - it's just another view, my personal view - but it seems like there are early signs," Jimenez told radio dzMM. "There are some movements that you will notice with his hands. It's in the hands, and not the head, where you can easily see this. It twitches a little bit. Although I haven't seen it up close, I think I am seeing that there are some signs."

Jimenez later clarified that he had never treated Pacquiao, so his opinion was only a view from afar. Nevertheless, he still offered his best advice, which is to give up boxing for the good of his long-term health.

Pacquiao is yet to clarify what the future holds, after he suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time in his illustrious career. It is speculated he may return for a make-or-break fight in September 2013, but no official word has come from the Pacquiao camp.